| Feature | Print (Hardcover) | Digital (eBook/App) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Heavy (Cummings is 20+ lbs) | Light (on iPad) | | Searchability | Slow (Index flipping) | Instant (Ctrl+F) | | Surgical reference | Good for studying at home | Best in the OR (Zoomable images) | | Battery life | Infinite | Limited | | Cost | $300 - $1,000+ | Often $100 - $200 cheaper |
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